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Join us for LuMaya’s first solo concert in San Marcos as she shares her incredible gift with the community! At just 11 years old, this bilingual alto vocalist and dancer has performed for audiences of 1,000+, shared the stage with Latin Grammy winners, opened for Mexican singer Ely Guerra, and even sang a duet with Grammy winner Jason Mraz. A performer since age 4, LuMaya recently made her international debut in Oaxaca, Mexico. Full of passion, energy, and big talent, she’s a rising star you won’t want to miss—support local youth talent as she takes the stage and follows her dream! Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Artists Ty Bennett and Katie Flores explore the miraculous power of painting, expressing their passions through imagery and text. Ty is an outsider surrealist artist who paints abstract and figurative works influenced by literature, movies, philosophy, psychology, religion, art history, and modern technology. Katie is a prolific painter with an exceptional eye for balancing colors. This is evident in her collection of junk food and color field paintings. Together their work is a feast for the eyes, leaving much food for thought for the viewer. Meet the artists October 18 from 12-3 p.m. Revision Creative Workspace: Website / Facebook / Instagram

A stunning combination of cars and books will converge on Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista on Saturday, October 25, for the second annual Lowriders for Literacy event. The event brings together a diverse display of lowrider cars, gathered to encourage the community to ignite a love of reading. And while the two topics may seem worlds apart on the surface, the event organizers stress that the two share powerful similarities. By drawing parallels between the time and effort required to build a lowrider and the skills needed for literacy, the event seeks to make reading more approachable and engaging for students and families. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rancho Buena Vista High School. A number of car clubs from across San Diego County are participating, coordinated in part by an RBV parent active in the lowrider community. The event will also feature two food trucks and an ice cream truck. Local libraries, including Vista, Oceanside, and the John Landers Community Center, as well as the San Diego Libros chapter, are involved in the event. Education Begins in the Home, a San Diego literacy organization, will donate books suitable for all age ranges, from pre-K to 12th grade. The event also features performing arts groups from the Vista Unified School District, including Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico performances. “Strong literacy skills open doors—to higher education, careers, and lifelong learning,” says RBV Assistant Principal Garry Dillard. “For students of color, literacy is especially vital in navigating systems, telling their stories, and shaping their futures. By pairing literacy with lowrider culture, we remind our students that learning is not just about school—it’s about pride, identity, and community.”

Discover the vibrant arts scene at San Diego International Airport’s new Terminal 1, where travelers are immersed in a dynamic collection of public art and exhibitions showcasing the region’s local culture. From eye-catching sculptures like the giant pink jellyfish to interactive LED installations, Terminal 1 offers a unique and inspiring experience for visitors of all ages. Whether you’re arriving, departing, or simply exploring, be sure to check the calendar for special events, musical performances, and rotating exhibits that celebrate San Diego’s rich artistic heritage and creative community. Available to view 24 hours / day The New T1 Parking Plaza More at arts.san.org

Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) is proud to announce the opening of "Interpretations 2025," the museum’s 26th international juried exhibition. Exhibition jurors, Holly Brackmann, Luisa Gil Fandino, and Paula Kovarik examined over 400 submissions of innovative textile artworks that explore the form and technique of 2D artworks, 2D art quilts, and 3D pieces that highlight fiber. Many of the juried pieces explore themes of transformation - whether related to gender identity, cognitive shifts, family dynamics, environmental devastation, or community change. Using recycled materials, natural dyes, and inventive techniques, the artists interpret their lived experiences with originality and courage. This exhibit is presented alongside "Fiber Art Now's juried ARTwear" exhibit featuring art that was designed to be featured on the body, created and constructed with textile materials and techniques. Visit: www.vmota.org

Mary Hennessy served Santee’s community for 40 years at her donut shop, Mary’s Donuts. She passed away last month, but her granddaughter says her recipes and legacy remain.

In an era of rising political polarization and identity-driven conflict, how resistant is the United States to the threat of genocidal violence? What lessons can be drawn from societies that have experienced genocide—and how might deep-rooted cultural narratives around honor, rage, and revenge make even established democracies vulnerable? Join the San Diego World Affairs Council (SDWAC) and the SDSU Centers for Human Rights and War and Society for a vital conversation with Professor Alexander Hinton, a leading expert on genocide, cultural violence, and white power movements in the United States. Hinton is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, Director of the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, and UNESCO Chair on Genocide Prevention at Rutgers University. His recent book, "It Can Happen Here: White Power and the Rising Threat of Genocide in the US", explores how seemingly stable societies can spiral into violence. The discussion will be moderated by Grace Cheng, Founding Director of the Center for Human Rights at the College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University. This event confronts difficult but necessary questions about the fragility of democracy, the power of ideology, and the warning signs we must not ignore. Free to the public, pre-registration required. Visit: https://sdwac.org/event-6263991 San Diego World Affairs Council on Instagram and Facebook

jdc Fine Art is proud to present an online show supported by in person programming. Join a studio visit this October or engage online: view the book here. Free & Open to the Public - Space is Limited | RSVP is Required. El Cajon studio address & parking instructions provided upon reservation. About The Exhibition: "Where Wonders Surround You" by Paul Turounet is imagined as limited edition prints and an artist's book. The work travels through the conditions and consequences of climate change and global warming in the Southern California landscape. Turounet uses images, maps, and text adapted from an advertisement for the Ethyl Corporation in Sunset magazine in August 1962. Between the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, the Ethyl Corporation published a series of advertisements themed “The Magic Circles,” to promote their gasoline addictive products. Each advertisement included color photographs and a map. The complete suggested route encouraged families to take adventures in their car. Routes of adventure encircled such destinations as Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, Chicagoland, and New England. The Magic Circle of Southern California’s route connected the Pacific Ocean beaches of Los Angeles and San Diego with the Mohave Desert, Salton Sea, and Joshua Tree Monument. A generation later, Turounet travels to the sites of the “Magic Circle of Southern California” proposed by the Ethyl Corporation’s guide. The landscape has changed. "Where Wonders Surround You" is part of a larger body of work, "Somewhere Out There, Something is Happening." Currently represented by ten titles, "Somewhere"… is a sweeping study of the physical places and psychological spaces of the contemporary American social landscape. Turounet’s practice seeks to honor the history of a place through reflection and remembrance. To journey and pause in space is as much the locus of the artwork as the pilgrimage, or even the memorial created by the photograph. Image becomes artifact, which viewers may use to access and contemplate these same emotions and spaces. The Somewhere . . . oeuvre coalesces around three main themes: natural resources, land use, as well as climate and climate change; moments in history; the relationship of place to identity and gender. About the Artist: Paul Turounet received his MFA in Photography from the Yale University School of Art in 1995. He has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship and two grants from the Trans-Border Institute. He is most celebrated for work along the US-MX border (Tierra Brava, Bajo la Luna Verde, and Estamos Buscando A), which has exhibited predominantly across the southwestern United States and Mexico. Related handmade artist’s books have been recognized by the Humble Arts Foundation, Paris Photo – Aperture Foundation, and the New York Times.

Monday & Tuesday, December 22 & 23 from 1 – 4 p.m. Ages 13+ years welcome! This Woodworking Camp is all about designing seasonal ornaments in wood! We will cover shop safety and how to use a scroll saw, as well as best practices for sanding and finishing. Students will choose from a template to transfer to their wood, to create multiple pieces depending on their own speed. At the end of the camp, each student will leave with their own collection of ornaments as keepsakes or to share as gifts. This camp is recommended for teens ages 13+ years. OPTIONAL | Crafty Lunch Hour: Click here to read more & add the lunch break. Need a full day of Camp support? Visit The Music & Arts Center — The MAAC — to see other camps in our building! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Every year on Dec. 17, the San Diego Air & Space Museum celebrates the anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first powered flight. But things didn’t go as planned this year.